Netleaf Forestiera

Forestiera reticulata

Netleaf Forestiera is a tough, slow-growing native shrub of the rocky limestone hills and canyon edges of Central and West Texas, where its small, distinctively veined leaves and densely branching habit make it a valuable component of dry, naturalistic plantings. In early spring, tiny yellow-green flowers appear along its bare stems before the foliage emerges, providing an early season food source for native bees and other pollinators just waking from winter dormancy. Small, dark blue-black fruits follow later in the season, offering a welcome late summer food source for mockingbirds and other resident songbirds. Highly adapted to poor, alkaline soils and extended dry periods, it is a reliable and understated native that rewards low-maintenance landscapes with steady, season-long ecological value.

• Early Blooms for Native Pollinators
• Wildlife-Friendly Fruit Production
• Tough Native for Dry Rocky Sites